Melrose Action Announces Date for National Night Out Event At Poinsettia Park
SAVE THE DATE~~
Melrose Action Neighborhood Watch together with the Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Division have announced the date of the this years annual National Night Out at Poinsettia Park! The event takes place Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 from 5 - 8 PM outdoors at the Poinsettia Park Recreation Center..
If you are a local merchant and want to participate or donate items, please contact us at melrosenews@melroseaction.com.
Senior Lead Officer Update - Your Community Police Officer
From the Desk of Senior Lead Officer Art Gallegos - Basic Car 7A1 - Published May 8, 2013
The following crime trends are from 04/28/13-05/04/13, which included a total of 10 reported crimes. Assault: 400 Block of N. Cusron Ave on 05/01/013 at approx 5:00 a.m. Suspect and Victim were involved in a verbal argument. During the altercation, Suspect retrieved a knife and placed it against the Victim's chest. Suspect is described as a male, White, 5'10", 170 lbs, 39 years of age. Burglary from Motor Vehicle; Melrose/Crescent Heights on 04/29/13 at approx 5:00 p.m. Suspect broke passenger side window and removed visible backpack (Camera and Computer). 500 Block of N. Kilkea Ave between the dates of 05/02/13-05/03/13 and hours of 6:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Suspect entered Victim's unlocked vehicle and removed property from center console. 900 Block of N. Hayworth Ave on 04/30/13 between the hours of 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Suspect gained entry by breaking side window and removing property. 8100 Block of Beverly Blvd on 04/28/13 and hours of 4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Suspect forced Victims door open by using unknown type tool and removed property. Curson Ave and Oakwood on 04/28/13 and hours of 12:00 a.m.-9:15 p.m. Suspect entered Victim's vehicle and removed property. 400 Block of N. Fairfax Ave on 04/30/13 between the hours of 8:30 p.m.-8:40 p.m. Suspect smashed rear passenger window and removed property. The remaining crime were thefts. Please join us for a Community Town hall Meeting sponsored by Melrose Action Neighborhood Watch on Thursday 05/09/13 at Poinsettia Park (Willoughby Ave and Fuller Ave) 7:30 p.m. We need your support! Art Gallegos Senior Lead Officer Wilshire Area E-Policing |
Hello! The following crime trends are from 04/21/13 - 04/27/13 which included a total of 13 reported crimes. Burglary: 700 Block of N. Laurel Ave between the dates of 04/22/13-04/23/13 between the hours of 10:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Suspect removed bedroom window screen and pried open window lock. Once inside location, Suspect selected and removed property. Property taken: Electroninc Equipment, Cameras, and Bags. 8500 Block of Beverly Blvd between the dates of 04/27/13-04/28/13 and hours of 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Suspect entered Victims locked hotel room and removed property. Grand Theft Auto: Fairfax Ave and Melrose Ave on 04/24/13 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Vehicle taken was a Nissan, Maxima, 4d, White, California Plate. 700 Block of N. Alta Vista Blvd on 04/22/13 at approx 8:30 p.m. Suspect approached the valet posing as owner of vehicle. Valet employee asked for identification causing the Suspect to flee location on foot. Burglary From Motor Vehicle: 500 Block of N. Laurel Ave between the dates of 04/22/13 - 04/23/13 and hours of 8:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Suspect removed side view mirror and fled location. 800 Block of N. Hayworth Ave between the dates of 04/27/13-04/28/13 and hours of 5:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Suspect entered Victim's locked vehicle and removed property. 500 Block of N. Alta Vista Blvd between the dates of 04/27/13-04/28/13 and hours of 10:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m. Suspect smashed the Victim's window and remvoed property.
The remaining 6 crimes were thefts at clothing stores off the major corridors. *Please do not forget to attend our yearly Community Forum at Poinsettia Park located at 7341 Willoughby Ave on 05/09/13 at 7:30 p.m. It is important for the community to attend and support the police as well as Melrose Action Neighborhood Watch. Art Gallegos Senior Lead Officer
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Hello! The following crime trends are from 04/14/13-04/20/13 which included a total of 9 reported crimes. Robbery: Edinburgh Ave and Willoughby Ave on 04/14/13 at approx 11:20 p.m. Suspecet exited vehicle and pointed a handgun at the Victim and demanded money. Victim is described as a male Hispanic, 5'4", 140 lbs, 25/35 years age. Vehicle is described as Scion, XB, gry in color. Burglary: 300 Block of N. Hayworth Ave on 04/18/13 at approx 1:50 p.m. Suspect entered Victim's property through front door and removed property. Suspect-1 is described as a male Hispanic, 5'8", 145 lbs, 27 years of age. Suspect-2 is described as a female Hispanic, 5'5", 130 lbs, 38 years of age. Grand Theft Auto: 600 Block N. Kilkea Ave between the dates of 04/17/13-04/18/13 and hours of 5:00 p.m.-8:30 a.m. Vehicle taken was a Toyota, Tacoma, White, 2006. Alfed / Waring on 04/17/13 between the hours of 5:50 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Vehicle taken was a Prs, 2D, Gry, 2006. Rosewood/Fairfax between the date of 04/15/13-04/16/13 and hours of 12:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Vehicle taken was a Tractor Trailer, Silver, 2005. 800 N. Spaulding Ave between the date of 04/14/13-04/15/13 and hours of 7:30 p.m-11:30 p.m. Vehicle taken was a Toyota, Yaris, 2D, 2007. Burglary From Motor Vehicle: Croft Ave / Beverly Blvd, on 04/16/13 between the hours of 1:30 p.m.-1:40 p.m. Suspect entered Vicim vehicle and removed property. The remaining crimes were two thefts. Art Gallegos Wilshire Area |
Hello,
The following crime trends are from 04/07/2013-04/13/2013, which included a total of 11 reported crimes.
Burglaries:
700 Block of N. Kings Rd on 04/12/13 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Suspect entered location and removed paintings from frames.
8400 Melrose Place between the dates of 04/11/13-04/12/13 and hours of 7:15 p.m.-3:50 a.m. Suspect smashed fron door and ransacked store, removing property from location.
600 Block of N. Fairfax Ave between the dates of 04/09/13-04/10/13 and hours of 1:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Suspect entered location and vandalized cash register, the fled the location.
7800 Block of Melrose Ave on 04/11/13 between the hours of 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Suspect entered boys locker room and used tool to break the lock of the locker. Once the locker was open, Suspect selected and removed property.
7200 Beverly Blvd on 04/11/13-04/12/13 and hours of 8:00 p.m.-8:30 a.m. Suspect entered location through front door and removed property.
Robbery:
Hayworth Ave and Melrose Ave on 04/13/13 between the hours of 1:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Suspect struck the Victim numerous times with an unknown hard object causing Victim to lose consciousness. Victim woke up a short time later and noticed his money was missing from his person.
Grand Theft Auto:
800 block of N. Vista St between the dates of 04/13/13-04/15/13 between the hours of 8:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m. Vehicle taken was a Chevy, Suburban, 2005, black in color.
Melrose and Poinsettia Place between the dates of 04/07/13-04/08/13 and hours of 8:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m. Vehicle taken was a Lexus, 250, 4D, 2008, Silver in color.
Burglary From Motor Vehicle:
800 block of N. Edinburgh Ave on 04/08/13 between the dates of 4:45 p.m.-5:10 p.m. Suspect smashed the vehicle window with an unknown object and removed property.
500 Block of N. Laurel Ave between the dates of 04/09/13-04/10/13 and hours of 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Suspect pried open driver side door and removed property from the vehicle.
Waring and Curson Ave on 04/10/13 between the hours of 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Suspect smashed window to vehicle and removed property.
Art Gallegos
Wilshire Area
E-Policing
Hello! The following crime trends are from 03/31/13-04/06/13 which included a total of 8 reported crimes.
Burglaries:
900 Block of N. Martel Ave between the dates of 04/05/13-04/06/13 and hours of 7:05 p.m.-1:05 a.m. Suspect entered Victims residence and and removed property.
400 Block of N. Fairfax Ave between the dates of 04/04/13-04/05/13 and hours of 9:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. Suspect pried the rear door open and entered location removing property.
400 Block of N. Fairfax Ave between the dates of 04/03/13-04/04/13 and hours of 8:15 p.m.-6:15 a.m. Suspect pried open rear door and entered location removing property.
Grand Theft Auto:
7200 Block of Willoughby Ave between the dates of 04/02/13-04/03/13 and hours of 7:00 p.m.-8:15 a.m. Vehicle taken was a Toyota,4D, White, Calif.
300 Block of N. Curson Ave between the dates of 04/05/13-04/07/13 and hours of 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Vehicle taken was a Honda, Accord, 2D, 1992, Calif.
Burgalry Fromt Motor Vehicle:
Clinton St and Martel Ave on 04/03/13 between the hours of 4:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Suspect smashed the front passenger window with hard object and removed property.
La Brea Ave and Melrose Ave on 04/05/13 between the hours of 12:05 a.m. -8:00 a.m. Suspect smashed the victims window and removed property.
The remaining crime was one Theft at the 600 Block of N. Fairfax Ave.
* I will be out of the office beginning Thursday 04/11/13 and returning Tuesday 04/16/13. Please notify Senior Lead Officer Ruben Gonzales for any questions or concerns at (213) 793-0715.
Art Gallegos
Senior Lead Officer
Wilshire Area
E-Policing
Hello! The following crime trends are from 03/24/13-03/30/13 which included a total of 15 reported crimes.
Burglaries:
600 Block of N. Kilkea Ave on 03/25/13 between at approx 6:00 a.m. Suspect entered residence through UNLOCKED door and removed Victim's property.
7400 Block of Melrose Ave between the dates of 03/28/13-03/29/13 and hours of 10:00 p.m.-4:20 a.m. Suspect threw a large rock at the door breaking the glass. Suspect then entered the location and removed property. Suspect(s) are described as two Male, Blacks, 20-25 years of age, driving a White possibel Astro Van.
400 Block of N. Edinburgh Ave on 03/29/13 between the hours of 1:50 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Suspect used an unknown type of pry tool to enter the residence. Once prying open the door, Suspect selected and removed property.
400 Block of N. Flores St between the dates of 03/27/13-03/28/13 and hours of 6:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Suspect picked lock to side door garage and removed property.
Grand Theft Auto:
Hayworth Ave and Beverly Blvd on 03/27/13 between the hours of 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m Vehicle taken was a Honda, Civic, 2D, 1997, black in color.
Burglary From Motor Vehicle:
600 Block of N. Fairfax Ave between the dates of 03/29/13-03/30/13 and hours of 11:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. Suspect unlocked Victims trunk and removed property.
8200 Willoughby Ave on 03/28/13-03/29/13 between the hours of 9:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m.. Suspect gained entry into UNLOCKED vehicle and removed property.
800 Block of N. Edinburgh Ave between the dates of 03/26/13-03/27/13 and hours of 9:30 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Suspect entered removed property from Victims locked vehicle.
Melrose Ave and Harper Street on 03/27/13 between the hours of 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Suspect smashed Victims window and removed property.
The remaining crimes were Thefts (Total of 5).
Art Gallegos
Senior Lead Officer
Wilshire Area
To Contact LAPD Senior Lead Officer Arthur Gallegos, Call him at (213) 793-0708 or email him at35849@lapd.lacity.org
The below listed crimes are from 03/17/13-03/23/13:
Grand Theft Autos:
On the 700 block of N. Laurel Ave between the dates of 03/17/13-03/18/13 and hours of 8:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m. Vehicle taken was a white, Toyota, Camry, 2004.
Burglary From Motor Vehicle:
500 Block of N. Spaulding Ave on 03/19/13 between the hours of 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Suspect smashed window of vehicle using unknown hard object removing purse.
Waring Ave and Edinburgh Ave on 03/22/13 between the hours of 1:30 a.m.-6:50 a.m. Suspect used unknown type tool to bypass alarm of vehicle and removed property.
300 of N. La Cienega Blvd on 03/18/13 at approx 12:10 a.m. Suspect removed property from UNLOCKED vehicle and fled location.
7400 Block of Oakwood Ave on 03/17/13 between the hours of 4:00 p.m.-9:25 p.m. Suspect entered UNLOCKED vehicle and removed property.
The three remaining crimes were thefts.
Art Gallegos
Senior Lead Officer
Wilshire Area
E-Policing
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The Following Crimes Occured From 3/10/2013 - 3/16/2013
Assault:
On 03/16/13 at approx 1:00 a.m. at the 600 block of N. La Cienega Blvd. Suspect struck the Victim in the temple with a bottle. Suspect is a Male, Other, 5'5", 150 lbs, approx 21 years of age.
On 03/16/13 at approx 2:50 p.m. at Beverly Blvd and La Cienega Blvd, Suspect used vehicle to strike Pedestrian. No Suspect description.
Burglary:
800 Block of N. La Cienega Blvd on 03/12/13 at approx 5:00 a.m. Suspect scaled the wall and attempted to enter location, yet was seen by employee. Suspect is described as a Male, Balck, 6'0", 180lbs, 25 years of age. Suspect-2 is described as a Male, Other, 6'2", 200lbs, 25 years of age. The same location was burglarized the following day, through back door. No Suspect description.
7200 Block of Melrose Ave on 03/10/13 at approx 4:50 a.m. Suspect entered trhough roof and removed several watches from location. No Suspect description.
8300 Block of Beverly Blvd between the dates of 03/12/13-03/13/12 and hours of 5:35 p.m.-10:25 a.m. Suspect entered location and removed cash register, no Suspect description.
7400 Block of Melrose Ave on 03/16/13 between the hours of 12:20 a.m-12:25 a.m. Suspect entered location and removed cash from register. Suspects are described as two Males (No Further Information).
Grand Theft Person:
Suspect approached the Victim from behind and took the Victims cell phone from her hand. Suspect is described as a Male, Black, 6'0", 190lbs, 25 years of age. Vehicle used was a possible Saturn, 4D, Gold, NFI.
Grand Theft Auto:
600 Block of N. Spaulding Ave on 03/12/13 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Suzuki, MC, Blue and White in color.
400 Block of N. Alta Vista Blvd, between the dates of 03/13/13-03/14/13 and hours of 7:00 p.m.-10:00 a.m. Vehicle taken was a Toyota, Yaris, 4d, White in color, 2008.
Sweetzer/Melrose Ave, on 03/13/13 between the hours of 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Vehicle taken was a Land Rover, 2010, white in color.
Burglary From Motor Vehicle:
8100 Block of Melrose Ave, on 03/11/13 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 7:05 p.m. Suspect smashed the rear passenger window and removed property.
600 Block of N. Harper Ave, between the dates of 03/10/13-03/11/13 and hours of 9:00 p.m.- 8:45 a.m Suspect smashed the rear window of vehicle and removed property.
800 Block of N. Vista Ave, on 03/16/13 between the hours of 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Suspect pried open trunk of vehicle and removed property.
The remaining crime were thefts..
Art Gallegos
Wilshire Area
E-Policing
The following crime trends are from 02/03/13-02/09/13, which included a total of 12 reported crimes. A robbery occurred on 02/07/13 at approx 8:20 P.M. on the corner of Clinton St and Edinburgh Ave. Suspect-1 and Suspect-2 approached Victim-1 and Victim-2 from behind while they were walking on the sidewalk. Suspect-1 approached Victim-2 and threatened to stab her simultaneously taking her property. Suspect-1 pushed Victim-1 to the ground and advised her to remaine silent. Suspect-1 are described as a male, White, 5'7", 200lbs, 40 years of age. Suspect-2 is described as a female, White, 5'2", 150lbs, 40 years of age.
We also had one burglary that occurred at the 500 block of N. Laurel Ave on 02/04/13 between the hours of 9:30 A.M-3:00 P.M. Suspect removed glass panels and entered location. Once inside the location, Suspect selected and removed property fleeing the location in an unknown direction. We have no Suspect description for this incident. A sexual assault also occurred this past week, yet it was not a random crime. Victim and Suspect did know each other prior to the incident. Victim became intoxicated while at the Suspect's residence and was sexually assaulted by the Suspect.
Five burglary from motor vehicles also occurred this week: 900 block of N. La Cienega Blvd between the hours of 11:35 p.m.-1:40 a.m. 700 block of N. La Cienega Blvd between the hours of 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Vista and Melrose between the hours of 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Poinsettia Place and Melrose Ave at approx 12:45 p.m. and the 600 block of N. Alta Vista Blvd between the hours of 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Lastly, we had two thefts from clothing stores on Melrose Ave. I would also like to thank the community for all the support they have given Wilshire Division during these tough times. I assure you that the officers of LAPD/Wilshire Division DO NOT take for granted the support and kindness we receive from the community. Thank you for all the prayers and e-mails I received this past week! I truly do appreciate it! May God Bless You and Your Family! Never Take Anything For Granted!!!
Art Gallegos
Senior Lead Officer
Wilshire Area
Hello,
The following crime trends are from 01/27/13-02/02/13, which included a total of 7 reported crimes. We had two grand theft autos, the first at the 8100 block of Melrose Ave on 02/02/13 at approx 9:30 p.m. Vehicle taken was a Merz, 320, 4d, Calif. Plate. The second grand theft auto occurred on 01/27/13 at approx 6:00 p.m. on La Cienega Blvd and Waring Ave. The vehicle taken was a Honda, Accord, 2D, 2009, Calif. Plate. We also had one burglary from motor vehicle at the 300 block of N. Flores St on 01/27/13 at approx 8:00 p.m. The remaining crimes were four thefts that occurred at Fairfax High School (2 Thefts), Office Building, and a residence which the owners had a party and realized property had been stolen.
Again, please be cautious and aware of your surroundings. Please report anything suspicious and Thank You for Your Support.
Art Gallegos
Senior Lead Officer
Wilshire Area
E-Policing
The following crime trends are from 01/20/13-01/26/13, which included a total of 13 crimes reported. We had two robberies at the 300 block of N. Fuller Ave. Suspect walked up to the Victim with his hands in his pocket and demanded his wallet. In fear, Victim gave the Suspect his wallet and observed the Suspect flee on foot in an unknown direction. Suspect is described as a male, White, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes, 5'6", 140lbs, 25/30 years of age. The second robbery occurred at Melrose and Stanley Ave on 01/21/13 at approx 8:40 p.m. Suspect approached the Victim and grabbed her purse brandishing a handgun. Suspect is possibly the same as the above-mentioned robbery with a thin mustache.
We also had two burglaries, the first occurred at the 7400 Beverly Blvd on 01/25/13 at approx 11:30 p.m. Suspect pried the front door causing the glass to shatter. Once inside the location, he removed property and fled the location. The second burglary occurred at the 1000 N. Martel Ave through a UNLOCKED door. Once inside the location, Suspect selected and removed property fleeing in an unknown direction.
Three Garnd Theft Autos were also reported, the first two were at the 700 block of N. Orlando Ave. The third grand theft auto occurred at Oakwood and Spaulding Ave. Lastly, we had two burgalry from motor vehicles at Vista and Beverly, 7100 block of Melrose, and Gardner St and Beverly. The remaining crimes were three thefts.
Art Gallegos
Senior Lead Officer
Wilshire Division
The following crime trends are from 01/13/13-01/19/13, which included a total of 14 reported crimes. I would begin with the robbery that occurred on 01/19/13 at approx 3:35 a.m. on Alta Vista and Melrose Ave. Suspect approached the Victim from behind and punched him in the face. While on the floor the Suspect removed his property and fled the location. Suspect is described as a male, Hispanic or White, 5'8", 170lbs, approx 20 years of age. We also had two burglaries, the first occurred at the 7100 block of Melrose Ave on 01/13/13 at approx 12:15 a.m. Suspect used an unkown hard object to smash window and enter property. Suspect selected property and fled location. The second burglary occurred on 01/18/13-01/19/13 at the 8400 block Beverly Blvd. Suspect entered location by prying door open, then selected and removed property.
The most significant increase was the burglary from motor vehicles, with a reported 6 this past week. Three of the six occurred North of Melrose Ave, West of Croft Ave, and East of La Cienega Blvd. They occurred during all hours of the day, so please lock and secure your vehicles. Despite parking your vehicle in a secure parking garage, please lock your vehicles. The remaining crimes were three Grand Theft Autos and one Theft. Please be safe and communicate with your neighbors.
Art Gallegos
Hello,
The following crime trends are from 01/06/13-01/12/13, which included a total of 8 crimes reported. We had one burglary on 01/12/13 at approx 4:15 a.m. on the 7900 block of Melrose Ave. Suspect kicked in front door and removed property fleeing location. The number one crime was burgalry from motor vehicles with a total of 4. We had one BFMV at the 500 block of N. Kilkea Ave, Melrose and Stanley Ave, 700 block of N. Stanley Ave, and Waring and Detroit Ave. The above-mentioned BFMV's, the Victims did leave items visible for pedestrians walking in the area. Please do not leave anything of value for Suspects to see! The remaining three crimes were thefts. Please be advised that we will be having a Melrose Action Meeting at Poinsettia Park on 01/29/13 at 7:30 p.m. Please join us and bring a friend for the New Year! Remember we need your help!
Art Gallegos
Senior Lead Officer
Wilshire Division
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LAPD Wilshire Discovers And Shuts Down Drug Lab In Area
Late Sunday Evening May 5th at around 11:30pm -- LAPD Wilshire Division responded to a 9-1-1 call in the 700 N. Block of Orange Grove avenue regarding a report of a potential kidnapping... During that investigation --- they discovered a operational DRUG LAB -- with first indications pointing to methamphetamine production. One person was arrested at the scene and an investigation is ongoing.
It's possible more information about this crime will be discussed at our Meeting on Crime set for this Thursday, May 9th at Poinsettia Park.. See below for details.
If you have ANY information that may help in this investigation, please call LAPD Wilshire Detectives at (213) 922-8263...
Incident on 500 N Block of Spaulding
LAPD Wilshire Division is actively working an investigation on the 500 N. Block of Spaulding Avenue... One person died on that block, possibly of a self inflicted gunshot wound. Apparently it was an elderly gentlemen, a neighbor telling Melrose Action he was maybe 90 years old. For obvious reasons there is on going investigation, but it appears, appears not to be a crime.
Melrose Action Sponsors L.A. City Mayoral Debate
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Meeting On Crime • Tuesday • January 29th • 7:30PM • Poinsettia Park Community Room
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Murder Reported 300 N. Block of Laurel
BREAKING: A suspect has been arrested in this crime. Appears not related to the area and apparently not a random crime. No further information is available at this time.
Melrose Action's National Night Out This Tuesday August 7th! Our Best Neighborhood Event Yet!
Your Community + Police Working Together
Join us for the ultimate community event on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012! Melrose Action Neighborhood Watch and the LAPD Wilshire Community Police Station Present National Night Out at Poinsettia Park! Gates open at 5PM!
• Rededication of the new Poinsettia Park ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 5:30 PM!
• Grab a free bite from some of the area's best restaurants and cafes including The Blu Jam Cafe, The Village Idiot, Maison Richard, Rosewood Tavern, Pinks Hot Dogs and more.
• Learn about self defense from the world's premier self defense educators of Krav Maga.
• Give the gift of life by donating blood, our first ever area blood drive featuring the Cedars Sinai Mobile Blood Donor Services. Ask about their "pint for a pint" offer.
• Grab a free tree for your home - while they last! Courtesy of Million Trees LA - a program created by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa - must be a resident of the city of Los Angeles. Quantity limited.
• Free haircuts for Men via the coolest barber on wheels - first mobile appearance from Bolt Barbers Monkey House!
•Sample a smoothie from one of our newest neighbors - Liquid Juice Bar!
• Adopt a homeless dog! We will have furry friends that need a home courtesy of the great people at the Poopie Foundation!
• Come see classic LAPD Cars on display. See the Los Angeles Fire Department and equipment on display. Stop by and meet your local area LAPD Wilshire Community Police Department officers and staff, plus the LAPD's West Traffic Division.
• Stop by your neighborhood council's booth - Mid City West Neighborhood Council for free popcorn! Visit Adventure Boot Camp's booth for free balloons for kids. Free waters and reuseable grocery bags courtesy of our "coming soon" neighborhood market - Fresh and Easy! Free Giveaways from Target! Get information about LA City pet services from the L.A. Department of Animal Services. Visit the booth for an upcoming area event - Simply Divine! And so much more! Surprise Guests, and music for all. All items are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Quantities on all items is limited and not guaranteed.
Everything is free! Please thank all of our supporters and sponsors!
Special thank you to the staff at LAPD Wilshire Station including Captain Eric Davis, Sargeant AJ Kirby, Melrose Area Senior Lead Officer Art Gallegos, and the staff of the LAPD Wilshire Community Relations Office. Thank you to the staff at Councilmember Paul Koretz' office, the area Director from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's office, the LA Department of Recreation and Parks, Poinsettia Park Director Kortley Norris, SLB Printing for printing our poster, and all our volunteers at Melrose Action Neighborhood Watch.
Click here to download the official flyer.
Neighborhood Crime Blog - Most Recent Area Crime Info
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7/5/2012 @ approx. 10 PM - Armed Street Robbery Reported - Alta Vista Blvd. between Waring and Willoughby - suspect male blk 5'8" 180 30-35yo blk hoodie. Any information - please call LAPD Wilshire detectives at (213) 922-8205
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7/4/2012 - Copper Wire Theft reported - Vista/Waring - Street Lights Out - If you saw anyone tampering with city street lighting equipment on either street, call LAPD Wilshire Detectives at (213) 922-8205. If you see suspicious activity around street lighting equipment happening, call 9-1-1.
UPDATE: LA Street Lighting Crews repaired and replaced most of the stolen copper wiring. Most lights will return to service tonight
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Body Identified - Discovered on Willoughby Avenue Had Gunshot Wound - Coroner - Person of Interest Sought
The decomposing body found in the Cadillac Escalade on Saturday has been identified as Steven John Simmons (also known as Steven Atkin, first photo below), 32, of Running Springs, Calif.
Los Angeles County coroner's investigators had ruled the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest Wednesday.
On Saturday June 9th, LAPD responded to the scene after a good neighbor noticed the vehicle was parked in the same spot for several days and was emitting a unusual odor. Several parking violations were posted on the cars windshield indicating it may have been there two weeks or more. Again — the vehicle was parked on south side of Willoughby, east of Genesee. Black Cadillac Escalade SUV...photos below.
LAPD Detectives have named a person of interest in the case as Jacob Anthonisen - apparently the victim's brother-in-law.
Jacob Anthonisen (pictured below), the victim's step-brother, has been identified as the owner of the Escalade and a person of interest in the case.
What's not clear is if the step-brother is responsible for the crime or possibly another undiscovered victim as was the case with Simmon's body discovered in the back of the escalade after a long period of time.
If you know these persons or saw something suspicious that might involve this case, or if you know of anyone that lives in and around that area that might be helpful in this investigation OR if you have security cameras or know of persons in the area that might, please contact LAPD Detectives at (213) 382 -9470
As always, report suspicious activity to police. Call 9-1-1 first.
